Fragrance comparison

Catamaran Extrait vs Vigour

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

5 wins

Catamaran Extrait

Nilafar du Nil

4.0120 votes

Rank #22,753 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Vigour

Zimaya

3.8622 votes

Rank #45,083 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catamaran Extrait takes 5 of 5 categories.

Catamaran Extrait
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vigour
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Catamaran Extrait5/5

Vigour0/5

Ratings & consensus: Catamaran Extrait
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Catamaran Extrait
Sillage & projection: Catamaran Extrait
Value for money: Catamaran Extrait
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Catamaran Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du Nil

VigourZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.86/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCatamaran Extrait

SillageCatamaran Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee

Base

OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

Top

Lemon VerbenaCinnamonNutmegBergamot

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOlibanumSaffronRed Apple

Base

OudAmbergrisLavender

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day67

Night100

Spring73

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men91

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#45,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCatamaran ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…

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Zimaya Vigour opens with bright lemon verbena and a warm kick of nutmeg and cinnamon. As the citrus settles, cypriol oil and olibanum bring an earthy, resinous weight that bridges the crisp top to a darker base. A clean touch of lavender softens the smooth oud and ambergris dry down, making this budget woody spice fra…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Catamaran Extrait or Vigour?

Catamaran Extrait takes 5 of 5 categories. Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes; Vigour is rated 3.86/5 from 22 votes. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vigour for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Catamaran Extrait or Vigour?

Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Vigour 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catamaran Extrait or Vigour?

Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Vigour 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catamaran Extrait and Vigour smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Saffron.

Is Catamaran Extrait or Vigour better for summer or winter?

Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear; Vigour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catamaran Extrait and Vigour?

Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Vigour has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Olibanum, Saffron and Red Apple, a base of Oud, Ambergris and Lavender.